Verse of the day: June 24
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
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God knows our limits
Psalm 86:15
Our Lord understands our limits. He realizes our struggles. He knows how much pressure we can take. He knows what measures of grace and mercy and strength we'll require. He knows how we're put together.
Frankly, His expectations are not nearly as unrealistic as ours.
When we don't live up to the agenda we have set, we feel like He is going to dump a truckload of judgment on us. But that will not happen.
So why do we fear it could?
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Transportation and Transit impacts for Canada Day Parade
Several road closures and transit impacts are in place throughout the day on Tuesday, July 1 to accommodate the Canada Day Parade taking place downtown.
The parade begins at 2 p.m., starting near Hillside School (108 Avenue and 94 Street) and proceeding along 100 Avenue to Northwestern Polytechnic’s Parking Lot B.
Transportation impacts
Road closures are in effect at the following times and locations to accommodate the parade:
Overnight traffic signal work at 97 Avenue and 100 Street on June 24
The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 97 Avenue and 100 Street on the evening of Tuesday, June 24.
Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, wrapping up by 1 a.m., weather permitting.
To reduce daytime traffic impacts, the operation is scheduled overnight. During the work, the intersection will function as a four-way stop with signage in place to guide drivers.
Nearby residents may experience some noise from machinery during the switchover.
Valleyview RCMP investigating homicide
On June 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Valleyview RCMP responded to a call on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Upon arrival, one person was located deceased. RCMP Serious Crimes Branch has taken carriage of the homicide investigation.
At this time, it is believed that this was an isolated incident. There will be a heavy police presence on the Nation. Please avoid the immediate area and refrain from posting the actions of police on social media. This is for police and public safety.
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RCMP did not provide a name and say no more information will be provided.
Two people were killed and three more injured when a slab of mountain gave way last Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls.
The three injured were later listed in stable condition.
The second deceased person has previously been identified as 70-year-old Jutta Hinrichs, a retired university professor from Calgary.
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Spokeswoman Amy Krause says safety is the agency's top priority and it is considering all options before reopening Bow Glacier Falls.
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